According to Reuters, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, many people are ditching public transportation and turning to bikes. <br />Fear of catching the virus on a bus or subway is one of the main reasons why people are flocking to bikes. <br />John Donohue, a Brooklyn, New York-based artist doesn't own a car and says he's not sure when he'll feel safe riding the subway again. He recently bought a bike. <br />He explained, “I’m 51 and healthy, but I don’t want to get on the subway.” said who bought a bike two weeks ago. <br />Bike manufacturers and retailers say that the coronavirus pandemic has sparked bike sales across the U.S. <br />Arnold Kamler, the chief executive and chairman of sales at bike maker and importer Kent International Inc., says that sales were up 30% in March and increased by 50% so far in April.<br />The government deemed bicycles essential transportation, so many bike shops have stayed open during the widespread lockdown.
